Ravens-Dolphins Line at Baltimore -7: Books Need Miami Badly

90% of the spread action was on Baltimore as a -7 road favorite versus Miami.  90% of the money line action was on the Ravens at -320.  The line has moved up from -3 where it opened back in April.  The current movement suggests the books are worried Baltimore will win by more than a touchdown.

We had the Ravens as an early play for Survivor Pools and perhaps the money line, albiet you'll have to pay a hefty price (a $32 bet pays $10 with that $32 refunded should they win).

For our Survivor Pool play, we write:

Sure you can wait for a better team to face and crush the Dolphins, but why not hold onto your Patriots, Chiefs and Rams picks for more competitive matchups?  Baltimore is at 33/1 odds to win the Super Bowl.  The Dolphins have the longest odds and are favored to win four or fewer games this season (and that's probably being a little too generous).  Did we mention the Ravens destroyed Miami 40-0 two years ago?

If you're betting the spread, we would recommend staying away from Baltimore should the books start moving back to -6.5 or -6. 

- Mary Montgomery, Gambling911.com